winding
|wind/ing|
B2
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
(wind)
air movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'winding' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'windan', where 'windan' meant 'to turn or twist'.
Historical Evolution
'windan' transformed into the Middle English word 'winden', and eventually became the modern English word 'wind'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn or twist', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a series of turns or bends.
The winding of the river was visible from the hilltop.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'wind'.
The path was winding through the forest.
Adjective 1
having a twisting or turning shape or path.
The winding road led us through the mountains.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39